7
Very High
Tornado Risk in Columbus, OH
Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10
FEMA: 7Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Columbus's county as Relatively High risk
- Estimated annual loss of $29M from this hazard type
- 103 significant events recorded in proximity since 1950
- 5 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Occurs roughly 0.29 times per year on average
Peak season: April-June
Last significant event: Tornado - Central Ohio, United States (2026-03-07) — 35,300 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Tornados
Columbus is not in the top 10 for tornado risk among tracked cities.
How Columbus Compares
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Notable Tornado Events Near Columbus
Tornado - Central Ohio, United States
March 6, 2026 — WARNING
35,300 people exposed; $2,779M capital exposed
Tornado - South Central Ohio, United States
March 6, 2026 — WATCH
584,000 people exposed; $59,336M capital exposed
Tornado - Wilmington, OH WFO Region, US
May 14, 2018 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Tornado - Wilmington, OH WFO Region, US
February 26, 2023 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Tornado - Wilmington, OH WFO Region, US
June 9, 2020 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Tornado Preparedness Tips
- 1.Identify a safe room or storm shelter in your home or building
- 2.Practice tornado drills — get low, cover your head, stay away from windows
- 3.Have a NOAA Weather Radio for tornado watch and warning alerts
- 4.Secure outdoor objects that could become projectiles in high winds
- 5.Know the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning
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Score: 5/10
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Score: 1/10
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Score: 1/10
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Score: 7/10
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Score: 9/10
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Score: 3/10
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Score: 7/10
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Score: 3/10
High Wind Risk in Columbus
Score: 7/10
Tsunami Risk in Columbus
Score: 0/10
Tornado Risk in Indianapolis, IN
Score: 9/10
Tornado Risk in Louisville, KY
Score: 9/10
Tornado Risk in Chicago, IL
Score: 9/10
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